Benefits of Cell Phone-Free Schools - 10/9/24

Learn about the academic, socio-emotional, and physical benefits of a phone-free school day with educators and mental health experts.

2024 LAUSD & LA City Summer Programs - 5/12/24

Learn about LA Unified's Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) program, student eligibility, and enrollment options for the 2023-24 School Year

Universal Transitional Kindergarten Town Hall - 3/9/23

Learn about LA Unified's Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) program, student eligibility, and enrollment options for the 2023-24 School Year

Cash for College Town Hall - 2/22/23

Learn about financial aid, LA College Promise, and application deadlines.

College Prep Town Hall - 11/29/22

Learn about financial aid and college/university options

Town Hall for New Board District 4 Communities - Reseda - 4/4/22

Meet your new Board Member and learn more about local efforts and districtwide initiatives!

Town Hall for New Board District 4 Communities - Wilshire - 4/4/22

Meet your new Board Member and learn more about local efforts and districtwide initiatives!

Town Hall with Superintendent Carvalho - 3/23/22

Meet our new Superintendent, hear more about his 100-Day Plan, and vision for LAUSD's future!

Tax Town Hall - 3/1/22

Learn how to file your taxes and if you're eligible for refunds such as the $3,160 California Earned. Income Tax Credit and the $1,000 Young Child Tax Credit

Unified Enrollment Town Hall - 11/8/21

Learn about the District’s application process and the choice programs. Hosted by LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin.

Back to School Town Hall - 8/4/21

Board Member Nick Melvoin & Interim Superintendent Megan Reilly shares updates on LAUSD’s return to in-person school and answer your questions.

Claim your Refund Town Hall - 5/6/21

Hosted by LAUSD Board Members Nick Melvoin & Tanya Ortiz Franklin. Learn about stimulus payments, the earned income tax credit (EITC), eligibility for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and how to file your taxes by the May 17th extension.

LAUSD Summer Programs Town Hall - 4/28/21

Board Vice President Nick Melvoin is joined by District staff to share updates and helpful information regarding LAUSD’s summer school offerings.

LAUSD Return to School - 3/18/21

Board Vice President Nick Melvoin and Supt. Beutner discuss the return to school and answer your questions.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FOLLOW-UP FAQ FROM 3/18/21 RETURN TO SCHOOL TOWN HALL

Navigating Screen Time During COVID - 2/22/21

LAUSD Board Vice President Nick Melvoin and experts Dr. Yalda Uhls (Founding Director, Center for Scholars & Storytellers; Adj. Professor, UCLA; Author) and Angela Hutchinson (Social Media Professor, LMU) discuss navigating best practices for your kids' screen time during COVID.

Safe Steps to Safe Schools: A Town Hall with LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner - 1/25/21

LAUSD Board Vice President Nick Melvoin, Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin, and Supt. Austin Beutner discuss the process and progress of getting our kids safely back to school.

Supporting Social Emotional Wellbeing in Kids During COVID-19 Town Hall - 12/9/20

LAUSD School Mental Health Administrator Elena Jimenez and renowned expert Dr. Cara Natterson join Nick to discuss ways to support kids’ mental health during COVID.

Reopening Town Hall - Nov 9, 2020

Learn more about LAUSD's planning efforts for school reopening, get the latest updates, and have your questions answered in a virtual conversation with Board Member Melvoin and Supt. Beutner.

College Prep Town Hall - Oct 27, 2020

Nick and University High School's College Counselor, Paula Van Norden, and other guest speakers, discuss financial aid, the application process, and college & university options.

Westchester Community of Schools Town Hall - Sept 23, 2020

Nick, Community of Schools Administrator Jennifer Theodore-Sullivan, and community partners discuss the new school year, share updates, and answer some Q&A.

Fairfax Community of Schools Town Hall - Sept 21, 2020

Nick, Community of Schools Administrator Paul Hirsch, and community partners discuss the new school year, share updates, and answer some Q&A.

Venice Community of Schools Town Hall - Sept 16, 2020

Nick, Community of Schools Administrator Erick Hansen, and community partners and community partners discuss the new school year, share updates, and answer some Q&A.

LAUSD Summer Programs 101 - Jun 3, 2020

A virtual conversation on LAUSD summer programs available to students. Presenters include: Margaret Kim, Local District Northwest; Karen Long, Local District West; and Ani Packard, LAUSD Division of Instruction 

A Virtual Conversation: Legal Resources for Families - May 27, 2020

Nick and representatives from Bet Tzedek Legal Services and Public Counsel Law Center share resources for families with common legal issues during COVID-19. Topics include: emergency planning for families, housing rights and resources, and employment rights.

A Virtual Conversation: Supporting Students with Disabilities - May 20, 2020

Hear resources and tips from: Tony Aguilar & Maribel Luna - LAUSD Division of Special Education; Annmarie Serrano - LAUSD Local District West; and Shawna Draxton - Executive Director at WISH

A Virtual Conversation: Making the Most of Online Learning - May 13, 2020

Hear resources and tips from: Paulina Rock - DOI/ITD Collaborative Team, LAUSD; Jake Neuberg - Revolution Prep & LAUSD Parent; and Nicole Gerron - Mark Twain Middle School Teacher

A Virtual Conversation: Strategies to Support Early Learners - Apr 22, 2020

Nick, LAUSD district leaders, experts, and parents discuss how to support early learners during COVID-19.

A Virtual Conversation: Fostering Resilience & Well-being During the COVID-19 Crisis - Apr 15, 2020

Nick, LAUSD district leaders, experts, and parents discuss student resilience and coping.

A Virtual Art Education Class - May 15, 2020

Join our kid-friendly virtual art education class with Interdisciplinary Artist Sheinina Lolita Raj. All you will need is a piece of paper, and some pencils or crayons to draw with!

A Virtual Mask-Making Class - May 8, 2020

Nick, a Pali High science teacher, and a Stanley Mosk Elementary School student share a mask-making tutorial. And, learn more about how these two are going above and beyond to help supply local hospitals with masks.

A Virtual Cooking Class: Learn to Make LAUSD’s Famous Coffee Cake - May 1, 2020

Learn how to make LAUSD's famous coffee cake virtually with Nick and Evelen Guirguis, the amazing Food Services Manager at Marina del Rey Middle School -- and catch a behind the scenes sneak peek into the Grab and Go meal operation at Marina!